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2 Chronicles 5:2 - 7:22 and Psalm 97

5/4/2012

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         This reading underlines again the importance of the temple in the living relationship between Israel and God.
         In 1 Chronicles 21 – 22 we saw that this place, the threshing floor of Ornan the Jebusite, would be the place where Yahweh’s just wrath would be propitiated and where Yahweh would hear the prayers of His people just as He heard David’s intercession for mercy on Jerusalem.  All that we read today in these chapters confirms these two essential functions of the temple.  As Yahweh told Solomon when He appeared to him: “I have heard your prayer and have chosen this place for myself as a house of sacrifice” (2 Chronicles 7:12).
         Also, as we saw in the consecration of the tabernacle, the temple will be the place where Yahweh’s Presence dwells in a unique way: “Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayer that is made in this place.  For now I have chosen and consecrated this house that my name may be there forever.  My eyes and my heart will be there for all time” (2 Chronicles 7:15-16).
         For these three factors: 1) for being the place where Yahweh’s just wrath for sin will be propitiated, 2) for being the place where Yahweh mercifully listens to prayer, and 3) for being the place where Yahweh’s Presence dwells, Jerusalem and its temple will be unique in Israelite history and spirituality. They will profoundly
shape our readings from the historical books, the Psalms and the prophets of the
Old Testament and all of the New Testament, too.
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2 Chronicles 1 - 5:1

5/4/2012

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         Since one of the main themes of 1 and 2 Chronicles is Yahweh’s glory in His just dominion, today we will look at Solomon’s request for wisdom: “Give me now wisdom and knowledge to go out and come in before this people, for who can govern this people of yours, which is so great?” (2 Chronicles 1:10).
         Notice that wisdom is much more than the accumulation of experiences. It is
the knowledge of Yahweh’s righteous dominion to such a degree that one can apply
its principles to daily life.  Specifically, it is used to govern the people, places, resources and time that are under one’s authority.  Wisdom’s importance shines forth from the fact that it directs us to exercise authority in agreement with Yahweh’s righteous dominion over all creation; when we demonstrate wisdom, we act in accordance with Yahweh’s righteousness.  Therefore we must know Yahweh, fear Him and submit to Him before we can receive wisdom.
         We learn wisdom when we pay attention to Yahweh’s revelation of His righteous dominion and recognize its personal application with a submissive heart. 
Since it is revealed instruction rather than personal discovery, there is much emphasis in the Bible on paying attention to Yahweh’s revelation and complete submission to His precepts.  When we apply them over the course of our lives, we expect to find blessing and prosperity because we are acting in accordance with Yahweh’s righteousness and His desire to bless His people.
         In today’s reading, Solomon recognizes his need for wisdom to govern Israel, and Yahweh gives it to him in abundance.  It is impressive in these first chapters of 2 Chronicles that Solomon applies wisdom first of all to the construction of the temple.  That is, wisdom’s purpose goes beyond the desire to govern well – it
governs in order to direct others to worship Yahweh, the exalted and glorious God.
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Timeline 1 Kings and 2 Kings

4/19/2012

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         Click here to find a timeline for 1 and 2 Kings.  The first document is one page and covers the whole book of 1 Kings.  The second covers 2 Kings and is three pages long.  They include:
         the name of each king,
         the year that he came to the throne,
         the number of years he reigned,
         a memorable detail about the reign of each one,
         references to his reign in 1 and 2 Kings and Chronicles and
         the names of the prophets who wrote and preached during his reign.
I hope you find this tool to be useful as you read through the maze of names in these four books!
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    Ken Kytle serves as pastor of Iglesia bautista La fe en Cristo near Atlanta, Georgia.

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